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Our group of 6 got in after just a 10 minute wait on a Saturday evening, except we had to be separated into 2 separate tables. Not a problem, as the food was delicious. Everyone goes for the chicken, which is amazing. It's crispy, juicy,...More

Went to Willie Mae's with a group of friends. Turned into a culinary event. The chicken could not have been more perfect. The greens and corn bread were also excellent.
This small restaurant typically has people waiting in line to get in so go early.

Great staff (professional and friendly). The food was ok but definitely not worth the wait. There is a line to get inside the restaurant with security at the door. Natives will send you here don't waste your time or money its definitely not the soulfood...More

Visited on a Saturday afternoon for lunch before going to the art museum in city park. Ordered 2 orders of 3 piece chicken and chicken tenders. Sides were butter beans and mac and cheese. The chicken was fantastic. Crispy outside and moist inside. Butter beans...More

Yes, you will wait, yes you will wait in the sun or rain. You will wonder, what is the fuss, is it worth it. For the price, the history ( think of how many people lined up for this chicken) the chicken was crispy, moist,...More

Went to have lunch, and as soon as we sat down and ordered our food the power went out! No problem. The staff handled everything with calm and class. They kicked on the propane burners and keep frying chicken -I kid you not- by light...More

After waiting outside in the sun for 40 minutes we finally were seated and our order taken. After another 40 minutes of not getting our food, and seeing all of the other tables around us get there's even those who were seated after us, we...More

There were 4 of us & we were behind another party of 4 & were in line 30 minutes before opening time. Quite some time after ordering we were told they were out of dark meat but it would be 15 min if we wanted...More

That sound? That flavor? That certain je ne sais quoithat lets you known you’re in “Nawlins” and nowhereelse? It’s all good and in broad abundance on thestreets of Tremé, where so much of what’s consideredto be the very best of New Orleans culture andtradition is, put simply, just how people go abouttheir daily lives in this historic part of town. Asone of America’s oldest African-American neighborhoods

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and among the nation’s first established residentialareas for free people of color, Tremé’s significantheritage and contribution cannot be understated. Thisis especially the case when considering some ofTremé’s most famous residents, most notably jazz greatLouis Armstrong. For full flavored food, funky andjazzed up music, and vibrant street life presentedwith homegrown pride, you can’t beat a visit to Tremé.